Comments on: What Gear, Tool, Or Special Item Do You Use for Fitness or Health That You Simply Couldn’t Live Without?

By: Steve Kushner

Steve Kushner — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:10:57 +0000

My swimp3 – have lived without it, won’t ever again.

By: Patrick Clancy

Patrick Clancy — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:49:52 +0000

Hello Ben,
I would have to say my attitude.
I just came from the pool where every Tom, Dick and Sherri has decided to take up swimming as their New Years Eve resolution. Instead of foregoing my work-out,(which I would normally have done and 3 other triathletes did) I stopped and wondered what I could practice instead. Technique came to mind, practicing swimming in crowds, slowing down and speeding up etc. It was awesome and I came away confident in my ability to make the right decision for my training. I know it is not a gadget but it is a very important tool.
Thanks,
Patrick

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:15:56 +0000

The internet. That’s how I found Ben Greenfield Fitness! I’ve learned a ton about health and fitness using its resources.

I could stay really fit and get a great workout without any equipment, but one thing I find hard to do by myself is myofacial release on old scar tissue, tight muscles, IT band, etc. so my foam roller would be the one item I would keep if forced to choose.

By: Jim McIntosh

Jim McIntosh — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:24:14 +0000

Right now my computrainer, but soon to be born is Victoria, who is black and will spend allot of time between my legs. Need I say more!?

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:16:21 +0000

My workouts! Without having a 3-4 days/week 4 week plan that progressively challenges my body’s ability and strength, I’d be lost.
My TRX trainer: technically, I could live without it, but I love it too much to part with it!

By: David

David — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:04:33 +0000

The power meter on my bike. I use it for my workouts, establish my race pace wattage zones, and race accordingly.

By: Jenna

Jenna — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:50:18 +0000

Ben,
Right now I have to say my dvd player, since I do fitness dvds at home (to save time)!!
Now, regarding that mouth piece, uh, I grind my teeth at night, soooooo, I guess I’m fighting off stress and cortisol?? He, he, well, I’m in for that mouth piece, and I’m thinking that it might help you relax and focus more on the workout??
I LOVE your advice, btw!! You are sooooo inspiring!! Thanks!
Jenna:)

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:35:20 +0000

It has to be my heart rate monitor. It tells me when I’m hitting it too hard but then it also tells me that I’m slacking and I need to kick it up a notch.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:04:00 +0000

My workout buddy

By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:57:34 +0000

3 items:

Bike, My most favorite activity.
exercise ball. Easy on the back, like doing my core work out with ball,and lift hand held weights
using ball for support…

By: steve

steve — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:16:52 +0000

2 items:
1) My Garmin 305
2) My old belt from when I was a 40″ waist. Now I’m a 32″ and never want to go back. I wear it every once in a while to remember how good it feels to be thin.